INDIA
Rahul Gandhi demands Parliament debate on air pollution: 'Modi ji, India’s children are choking'
Every mother I meet tells me the same thing: her child is growing up breathing toxic air. They are exhausted, scared and angry, says Gandhi.
INDIA
UP, Maharashtra withdraw Aadhaar as proof of birth; stricter verification rules rolled out
The latest state directives come even as the Supreme Court recently permitted Aadhaar to be used as one of several identity documents for inclusion in Bihar’s electoral rolls, under the ongoing SIR exercise.
INDIA
Pakistan govt, PTI dismiss rumours about Imran Khan's condition: 'His health is fine'
Rana Sanaullah, the adviser to the prime minister on political affairs, dismissed the speculation during an interview with ARY News, telling viewers that anxieties about the incarcerated former Pakistan PM Imran Khan were unfounded.
BUSINESS
MC Insider: A CEO race, conglomerate shake-ups and a capital shift
Track the drama, deals and decision-making playing out away from the public eye
INDIA
Nepal releases 100 rupee note with map of 3 Indian territories; MEA reacts
India's position on the Kalapani region, including Lipulekh and Limpiyadhura, is that it is part of its territory. This claim is based on India's interpretation of the Sugauli Treaty of 1816.
BUSINESS
Temasek appoints ex-DBS Group CEO Piyush Gupta as India Chairman
'Having been engaged with the Temasek ecosystem for many years, I look forward to collaborating with the team to deepen partnerships, pursue new opportunities, and contribute to Temasek’s continued growth in India,' Gupta said.
BUSINESS
State-run refiners in talks with South Korean majors to set up shipyard in Andhra: Report
The proposed facility is likely to come up in Andhra Pradesh, though deliberations reportedly remain at an early stage.
INDIA
HC commutes death sentence of man who pushed girlfriend onto tracks as another train ran her over
The tragedy extended beyond her death -- her father later died by suicide, and her mother, who was battling cancer, also passed away. The bench remarked that the entire family had been “devastated and shattered.”
INDIA
HDFC Securities initiates coverage on Tata Capital with 'Add' rating; check price target
Tata Capital’s strong parentage, low funding costs, and balanced loan portfolio position it for steady growth post-mergers, with HDFC Securities projecting stable performance and improving profitability through FY26–FY28.
BUSINESS
Aequs sets IPO price band at Rs 118-124 per share, Rs 922-crore issue to open on Dec 3: Check key details
The allotments will likely be finalised by December 8, and the shares are scheduled to debut on stock exchanges BSE and NSE on December 10.
BUSINESS
ASML signals India push with proposed GIFT City office: Report
Company officials reportedly visited the international financial hub recently and conveyed that the proposed office would serve as its initial footprint in the country
INDIA
Pics | PM Modi unveils world's tallest 77-foot Lord Ram statue in Goa: All about it
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will unveil the world’s tallest statue of Shree Ram -- a 77-feet bronze structure -- in South Goa on Friday.
INDIA
Supreme Court orders audit of private and deemed universities after Amity student alleges harassment over name change
A woman claims that the university barred her from attending classes and even taunted her for changing her name to a Muslim name.
BUSINESS
Live: Can Nifty continue to step up its move to fresh peaks? | Opening Bell
Nifty hit a fresh record high at 26,310, extending its sharp recovery to 19% from the April tariff-tantrum lows, while the Sensex also crossed the 86,000 mark as markets touched new peaks. After Wednesday’s strong breakout, the index moved into a consolidation phase, with media, financial services and private banks leading the day’s gains even as oil & gas, realty and consumer durables weighed on sectoral performance. The broader market remained mixed, with midcaps largely flat and smallcaps underperforming. Global cues are expected to stay muted as the US markets remain shut for the Thanksgiving holiday. This morning, global cues were mixed. Asian markets were mixed this morning while US futures were flat as US markets remained closed on account of Thanksgiving holiday. Catch Lovisha Darad in conversation with Raja Venkatraman, Co-Founder NeoTrader & Trading Influencer and Vijay Sarda, CIO - Equities, Systematix Asset and Wealth.
BUSINESS
Tata's Seychelles Beach Villa up for sale? Rs 55-crore interest shown, says report
Tata had left the Mahe-island home to RNT Associates, his Singapore-based investment vehicle that backed several Indian startups.
BUSINESS
Vijay Singh alleges coordinated plot behind removal from Tata Sons board: Report
Singh, who exited in September after four trustees opposed his reappointment, has reportedly said that the move “was pre-planned” and executed despite his willingness to step aside earlier
PODCAST
Nifty bulls likely to pause after record highs; Q2 GDP in focus & Meesho gears up for D-street journey | MC Market Minutes
Markets hit fresh record highs for the first time in 14 months but slipped into consolidation ahead of key macro data releases. All eyes are now on India’s Q2 GDP numbers, expected between 7% and 7.5%, as well as the latest IIP and forex data. In global cues, Asian markets trade mixed as U.S. futures remain muted after Thanksgiving, while the dollar heads for its steepest weekly drop in four months and oil rises on renewed hopes of a Ukraine peace deal. Back home, Whirlpool’s block deal, Adani Enterprises’ latest acquisition, and Meesho’s upcoming IPO are among the key stock stories in focus. And in our Voice of the Day segment, listen in to Amit Kumar Gupta of Fintrekk Capital on what’s next for markets after the record run. Tune in for all this and more in today’s Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.
WORLD
Which 19 countries now face Trump’s Green Card scrutiny? Full list
US President Donald Trump announced the demise of one of the two National Guard soldiers wounded in the recent shooting that occurred blocks away from the White House.
INDIA
Lenskart shares jump 5% after Jefferies initiates coverage with buy rating; target price at Rs 500 a share
Jefferies sees strong upside for Lenskart driven by its tech-led model, rising organised penetration, and robust growth outlook, projecting 23 percent gains with further potential in a bull case.
INDIA
Bihar polls debacle: Congress to prioritise 'vote chori' after review amid dissent over ticket distribution
Party leadership say that the debacle was not rooted in planning failures but in what they described as “vote chori", insisting that electoral malpractice by those in power had cost the party heavily.
BUSINESS
Zydus Lifesciences shares gain on tentative USFDA approval for Empagliflozin, Linagliptin tablets
Zydus Lifesciences Share Price | The company received tentative approval from USFDA for diabetes drug, which will be produce in Ahmedabad facility.
BUSINESS
RVNL receives LoA of Rs 9.6 crore from East Coast Railway; share price down
Rail Vikas Nigam Share Price | The company received Letter of Acceptance (LOA) of Rs 9.64 crore from East Coast Railway.
INDIA
PM Modi unveils 77-feet tall statue of Lord Ram in Goa
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the historic Sri Krishna Math in Karnataka's Udupi on Friday.
WORLD
Donald Trump announces death of National Guard troop shot near White House
Donald Trump, speaking ahead of a Thanksgiving video call with US service members, praised Beckstrom as a 'highly respected, young, magnificent person,' adding that he had been informed of her death moments before joining the call.
